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The beast from the east can do one. We had snow nearly constantly for four days, it's freezing, enough so for the first time ever we left our heating on overnight last night. The roads are messed up. James' work has been sending out 4x4s to ensure their staff get in safely, but even so I worry about him travelling. Every day there have been reports of lorry's jackknifing and people getting stuck. He's back in our car today, and I just hope he can get back on the estate tonight. Buses have just started running on limited routes again, when I walked to Lidl earlier as we'd ran out of milk, I fell in a snow drift. Though like to think I styled it out, and got straight back up.

In happier news. no_tags is running again, which is a very shiny and awesome thing. I'm still debating joining, but if you're tempted I very much think you should do so. It's such a great challenge and I've enjoyed it every time I've taken part.

Sadly I realised I've missed the deadline for picfor1000, the first time I've done so in the 12 years I've joined the challenge. Time just got away from me :(

Other wise, I was sick, but am mostly better now. Thankfully, even my eyes hurt and it's no fun to be sick and unable to wallow with fic or tv. Apart from a walk up mam's yesterday, a walk to Lidl and a trip to Costco on Monday I haven't been away from the house in nearly a week. That's not going to change today, either. Maybe I'll go out for a walk tomorrow, hopefully one that doesn't include snowdrift diving this time.

Which brings me nicely to the birthday gift that turlough sent me. Aren't they the best mittens ever!?. And they're incredibly warm, too. Which is just what I've needed in this snow.